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Liver Mass

Squirt60 — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:46:22 GMT

i went to an urgent care clinic because I had a kidney stone which I had before but when they were doing the CT scan they said I have a mass on my liver so now Monday I am having an MRI. Has anyone ever had a liver mass?

thank you for your help.

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Plaid Pants2 — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:50:18 GMT

No, I haven't, but I wish you the best of all things possible, and I'll keep you in my prayers.

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MyGirlsMom — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:51:21 GMT

No, I have not. Your doctor may want a PET scan as well.

I wish you the best.

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Squirt60 — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:52:57 GMT

Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers.

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tansy — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:54:42 GMT

@Squirt60 -- ask over in the Wellness forum, too.

Good luck on Monday.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:59:27 GMT

@Squirt60 This website seems to answer your questions.

http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/Radio/curriculum/Surgery/Hepatic_mass.htm

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Zhills — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:01:39 GMT

Good luck with your tests and results. Prayers for you.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:01:43 GMT

I haven't, my daughter did when she was in h.s. Twice. It was a cyst that resolved on it's own without treatment. Three years later, she developed another one that they drained. A day surgery procedure done in interventional radiology. She's 30 and she's had no problems since. Wait for the m r i, don't worry until there is something to worry about.

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RetRN — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:04:37 GMT

I'm glad you will be having a CT scan, it will help with the diagnosis. A liver mass is usually benign such as a hemangioma, hepatic adenoma, hepatic cyst, of focal nodular hyperplasia. They sometimes need to do a biopsy, but hopefully not in your case. Best wishes to you.

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hoosieroriginal — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:21:31 GMT

It does sound scary, but after what @RetRN posted, I wouldn't worry until they tell you that you need to worry - good thoughts being sent your way!

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bri20 — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:43:29 GMT

I have a hemangioma on my liver. The doctor compared it to having a benign mole on my arm

try to keep your mind at ease, which is easier said than done.

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Trinity11 — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:49:10 GMT

Thinking of you and hoping all goes well. (((((JUJU))))

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tansy — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:50:53 GMT

@bri20 wrote:
I have a hemangioma on my liver. The doctor compared it to having a benign mole on my arm

try to keep your mind at ease, which is easier said than done.

)

How do you know, @bri20? Did the hemangioma cause pain?

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bri20 — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:58:18 GMT

@tansy wrote:
@bri20 wrote:
I have a hemangioma on my liver. The doctor compared it to having a benign mole on my arm

try to keep your mind at ease, which is easier said than done.

)
How do you know, @bri20? Did the hemangioma cause pain?

They found it on a CT scan when I was having gall bladder issues.

I had no idea I even had it. It causes no pain and doesn't need any follow up.

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maestra — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 20:18:18 GMT

Yes, I hjave one at the top of my liver; it is a hemangioma-cluster of blood vessels forming a mass.

Most likely this is a result (for me) as a birth defect (so I am told).

Dont worry until you are told to, or have to have a liver biopsy (which I also have had ).

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Hooty — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 23:40:25 GMT

@RetRN wrote:
I'm glad you will be having a CT scan, it will help with the diagnosis. A liver mass is usually benign such as a hemangioma, hepatic adenoma, hepatic cyst, of focal nodular hyperplasia. They sometimes need to do a biopsy, but hopefully not in your case. Best wishes to you.

I was going to mention that they will probably want to do a liver biopsy, to see what is going on with your liver, I wish you the best!

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jubilant — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 23:46:42 GMT

Yes, I had 2. They were hemangioma's (which are not malignant). They were growing and getting quite large. When they took me off of hormone replacement (Premarin) they shrank back down and I have never had problems with them since. That was about 20 yrs. ago.

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Cakers3 — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 23:54:06 GMT

@Squirt60 All the best to you. Please update when you can.

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NativeJax — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 01:33:54 GMT

I hope all goes well! Prayers for you:-)

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Lila Belle — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 02:27:22 GMT

Wishing you the best @Squirt60.